1989 FORD BRONCO II

49 complaints filed with NHTSA.

49
Complaints
4
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Injuries
1
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
TIRES3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1

Recent Complaints

20050912FireVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE VEHICLE AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT. AT THIS TIME THEY ARE DECLINING THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUESTED. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT FOR

20050912FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE VEHICLE AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT. AT THIS TIME THEY ARE DECLINING THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUESTED. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT FOR

20050502CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

WE WERE DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT, CAME AROUND A CURVE ON HWY 86, HIT LOOSE GRAVEL AND LOST CONTROL.....WE ROLLED THE VEHICLE ONCE(LANDING ON OUR TOP). AS SOON AS THE BRONCO 2 STARTED TO ROLL OVER, THE TOP OF THE CAB STARTED BUCKLING LIKE AN ALUMINUM SODA CAN...THE RESULT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE BEING SMASHED ABOUT TWO INCHES INTO THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK. I HAVE SEEN OTHER BRONCO 2 THAT HAVE ROLLED AND THEY HELD UP MUCH BETTER THAN OURS. MY FIANCEE, OUR SON, OUR DOG AND I(BEING 6 MONTHS PREGNANT) ALL

20010215FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

FUEL LINE RUPTURED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

20000906FatalTIRES

THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX WILDERNESS TIRE BLEWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS

20000830TIRES

CAR TOTALED - HAVE POLICE REPORT. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )

20000830FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

THE BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY IS HELD IN PLACE BY A SMALL INEFFECTIVE RETAINER THAT ONLY COVERS AN EDGE OF THE BATTERY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. IN ADDITION, THIS RETAINER DOES NOT OFTEN FIT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES PROPERLY. THE POSITIVE LEAD ON THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY ON THE SIDE OF THE BATTERY THAT IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE FENDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THESE TWO DESIGN FLAWS WORK TOGET

19990217FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PLUG CONNECTOR AT THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

19970911FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

19970128FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE DASH AREA TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

19960918CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHEN CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO 100% ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE HIT A TREE WHICH WAS (60) FEET AWAY.*AK

19960918CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEN CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO 100% ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE HIT A TREE WHICH WAS (60) FEET AWAY.*AK

19960909FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.

19960423FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

19960419FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

19960419FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FIRE TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *AK

19950706FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

19950105CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

404-261-7770,WK NO., CRUISE CONTROL STUCK AND VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION LOST CONTROL HIT ENBANKMENT IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT